Moscow Embassy

[Cali_D 43]

I had this discussion someone where else, but it applies to Moscow, so I will post this here in case someone is interested.

About Administrative Processing. Moscow embassy seem to update the satuts of the case a little different. You can track your case here: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

Your case number will start with MOS and will be followed by several numbers. You get this case number from NVC.

If your case goes in to goes into AP before the interview, don't be worried, this is normal. Our status went from READY to AP, so I called the embassy and they told me this is normal. READY means you can schedule the Interview. Once you schedule the interview it goes to AP until the Visa is printed, Then it goes back to READY. From there, they mail it and the status goes to ISSUED.

Though, it seems this isn't happening to everyone. This is the process that was explained to us, and is what actually happened to us. Everything changed very quickly, no delays at all so far.

[Kortex 0]

This is really good information. I kind of freaked out when our case switched to AP before the interview and google didn't tell me anything.

[Cali_D 43]

This is really good information. I kind of freaked out when our case switched to AP before the interview and google didn't tell me anything.

I wish I could edit my original post. Because I can't, I will add some information I posted some where else as this is a more precise description of what happens though the process in the Moscow embassy.

Contrary to popular belief EVERYONE in Moscow goes into AP, though it's usually only for a few minutes. This means 99.9% of people never see or realize they are in this status. However I write software for a living, so I wrote a script (which wasn't easy because of the captcha code) to check the status and create a log with time stamps so I see all changes, even when sleeping.

So I saw ... IN TRANSIT --> AP --> READY --> AP --> READY --> AP --> ISSUED

The first AP status (before interview) was for a day. The last AP status was just for a few minutes. Also, I called the embassy again today and they told me AP means something is about to change, passport moves from here to there, or something quick. Point is, most people don't ever see the AP status. Also I called the visa printing office in Moscow, they also told me this.

[milliron 1]

My fiance Lana had her interview in Moscow on Jan. 17, and was not given a "yes" or "no", nor was she given a 221 or did they request for additional docs.  They did take her passport, and said 1 to 2 weeks.  Others interviewing that day were told the same.  Our CEAC status reads "Administrative Processing" post interview?

 

 

[millefleur 5,047]

14 hours ago, milliron said:

My fiance Lana had her interview in Moscow on Jan. 17, and was not given a "yes" or "no", nor was she given a 221 or did they request for additional docs.  They did take her passport, and said 1 to 2 weeks.  Others interviewing that day were told the same.  Our CEAC status reads "Administrative Processing" post interview?

 

 

Just wait and keep checking. Most likely everything will be fine. There might be some AP post-interview, that's pretty typical. Does she have a job in tech or engineering? That can usually lead to longer AP times.

[milliron 1]

Thanks.  She was a art major in uni.  So no.  I guess the other girls got their visas today.   We have not received any request for additional information nor have we during this entire process.   

[milliron 1]

Hi,

 

Our interview was Jan. 17, and we were placed in AP, additional docs requested on 1/27 and provided on 1/29.  Our status changed from "AP" to:

U.S. Department of State
NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Ready

Application ID or Case Number:	MOS MOS
Case Creation Date:	02-Feb-2017
Status Updated Date:	02-Feb-2017

 

Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.

 

 

For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy Moscow.

 

I am assuming this is a positive.

 

[JSWH 262]

I believe you will see very soon ISSUED and we can congratulate you and your fiancee!